Heart-Healthy Steamed Grouper with Ginger and Scallions
Delight your taste buds while nourishing your heart with this flavorful and aromatic Heart-Healthy Steamed Grouper with Ginger and Scallions. This recipe highlights tender grouper fillets gently steamed over lemon slices, creating a perfectly moist and flaky texture. Infused with the zesty warmth of fresh ginger and the delicate sweetness of scallions, the dish is elevated by a light, tangy sauce made from low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and garlic. Ready in just over 20 minutes, it's a quick, nutritious meal perfect for any weeknight. Serve with steamed vegetables or brown rice for a wholesome, low-fat dinner that’s as delicious as it is heart-smart.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (about 6 ounces each) Grouper fillets
- 2 tablespoons, julienned Fresh ginger
- 4 stalks, thinly sliced Scallions
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 1 clove, minced Garlic
- 4 pieces Lemon slices
- 1 cup (for steaming) Water
- 1 tablespoon, chopped Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Prepare your steaming setup by adding 1 cup of water to a pot and placing a steaming rack or basket above the water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to medium heat.
Pat the grouper fillets dry with a paper towel. Place each fillet on a heatproof plate or shallow dish that will fit inside your steamer or steaming rack.
Sprinkle half of the julienned ginger and half of the scallions evenly over the fillets. Place 2 lemon slices on top of each fillet for added flavor during steaming.
Carefully place the plates with the fillets into the steaming basket. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and steam for 10–12 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
While the fish is steaming, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and minced garlic.
Once the fish is cooked, carefully remove the plates from the steamer. Discard the lemon slices. Drizzle the prepared sauce over the fillets and garnish with the remaining ginger, scallions, and optional fresh cilantro.
Serve the steamed grouper hot with a side of steamed vegetables or brown rice for a complete heart-healthy meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
584 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.7 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 126 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 1200 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 89.1 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1741 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
